The University of South Carolina Aiken seeks to purchase cable television services for University Housing areas. The sole source is based on the conditions that Atlantic Broadband Cable is the single provider for services in the region. The University has determined that continuation of cable services is the most economical technology to use because changing a technology will require the purchase and installation of new equipment.

PROTESTS

If you are aggrieved in connection with the intended award of a contract pursuant to Section 11-35-1560 or Section 11-35-1570 , shall notify the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer in writing of its intent to protest in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. Such notification shall occur within five business says of the date of this notice of intent to award. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided.

Spartanburg Community College intends to sole source Laerdal Medical SimMan ALS, SimMom, SimBaby, SimJunior and Nursing Anne Simulators.  The products and services being considered are with accessories manufacted by Laerdal Medical. The College already has Laerdal Simulation equipment.  Laerdal Medicial is the sole provider of installation, education, technical service and support for the simulation proposed for purchase.  Laerdal Medical is the only certified and autorized entity to provide preventative maintenance or hardware and software updates on Laerdal equipment.  The items proposed for purchase will complement the simulation that is in the simulation lab.  Faculty are already familiar with Laerdal Medical equipment which lends to continuity in instruction and eliminates the need to learn new software and technology and, they integrate well with existing scenarios built based on their capabilites as manikins. 

In accordance with the Sole Source section 11-35-1560 listed in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, the College of Charleston is announcing the intent to procure Campus Labs - Engage Software. Campus Labs Engage is the only commercially available integrated software solution that enables institutions to track a student's co-curricular experience from orientation through graduation. 

Bidder right to protest as listed in the Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this intent to sole source.

Protest to be filed with : 

Chief Procurement Officer, Materials Management Office, 1201 Main Street, Suite 600 , Columbia SC 29201. Facsimile: 803-737-0639. E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov 

In accordance with the Sole Source section 11-35-1560 listed in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, the College of Charleston is announcing the intent to procure Johnson Controls Fire Alarm System at 10 and 20 Warren Street in Charleston SC. The college currently has Johnson Controls Fire sysems and is adding additional systems that are compatible with the installed Johnson Controls systems. Bidder right to protest as listed in the Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this intent to sole source. Protest to be filed with : 

Chief Procurement Officer, Materials Management Office, 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201, Facsimile: 803-737-0639, E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov

In accordance with the Sole Source section 11-35-1560 listed in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement, the College of Charleston is announcing the intent to procure (TouchNet Information Systems) as a sole source procurement for a five year period.

College of Charleston requires a payment processing service that provides a variety of services to appropriately receive and record payments from student, parents and other constituencies. These payment services must be done in a safe, Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standards manner. Multiple areas rely on the accuracy and security of the payment processing system. Touchnet has partnerships with all providers of the services required at College of Charleston.

Bidder’s right to protest as listed in section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this intent to sole source.

Protest to be filed with:

Chief Procurement Officer

Materials Management Office

1201 Main Street, Suite 600

Columbia, SC 29201

Facsimile: 803-737-0639

E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov

Clemson University's Chemistry Department located in Clemson, SC wishes to sole source the upgrades to the Transputer EMX CW EPR Spectrometer System to new digital units.  The upgrade must include Microwave Bridge Controller, Digital Ultra High Resolution Hall Field Controller, Digital Ultra High Resolution Signal Channel Module, PC with Linux Operating System, Xenon Data Acquisition and Processing EPR Software Package.  Also included in the project is two (2) days of basic training, installation by a Bruker engineer and all related travel charges.  Bruker EMX Series EPR spectrometer (CU Decal # 209560) was purchased and installed in 2001 and is running on an outdated software version that withholds service of the equipment. This new upgrade, only available through Bruker for its equipment, will bring this machine back to standard for service to continue on the machine. Software and service of the machine only available through this supplier, and is only manufacturer that can complete this work and maintain the equipment and software warranties. For these reasons, this is a sole source.  The total value of this project is $102,940.00. 

Bidder’s right to protest as listed in Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement of an emergency procurement.

Protest to be filed with: Chief Procurement Officer, MMO

1201 Main Street, Suite 600

Columbia, SC 29201

Facsimile: 803-737-0639

E-   mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov

Clemson University's Research Institute located in Charleston, ,SC wishes to sole source a high speed shaft replacement for the RENK 7.5 MW test rig. The test rig was manufactured by Renk and Renk is the only supplier that can provide the replacement high speed shaft. This component is required as a spare part to ensure the continued operation of the 7.5 MW test rig for the upcoming GE WT20 test campaign, and to continue the support provided to CURI by RENK on this equipment. For these reasons, this is a sole source.  The total value of this purchase is $240,910.00.

Bidder’s right to protest as listed in Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement of an emergency procurement.

Protest to be filed with: Chief Procurement Officer, MMO

1201 Main Street, Suite 600

Columbia, SC 29201

Facsimile: 803-737-0639

E-   mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov

The Citadel, Office of the Provost, intends to sole source to Ellucian Company LP for training on configuration and usage of the Recruit CRM module currently utilized by the admissions offices. More specifically, the service will perform training on managing the implemented Recruit CRM software on the system administrator level, guide an analysis of the current configuration to enhance the product’s usefulness, and refresh user understanding of the functionality embedded in the tool regarding communication, digital tracking of web interactions, management of prospect pools, and the use of various communication portals/interfaces i.e., email and text. All of this work will allow The Citadel to leverage the ability to communicate with prospective students. In addition, The Citadel requires refreshed training on configuration of the Constituent Experience in the existing testing environment. The Citadel anticipates use of the training service for a base year with four one-year options.

The University of South Carolina seeks to use the sole source method to purchase of the Oroboros modular system for high resolution respirometry, plus associated hardware (O2K-Fluo Smart module) and software (Datlab). Sole source purchase is based on the fact that this is the only system currently available on the market that allows for simultaneous measurements of mitochondrial oxygen consumption, ATP, ROS production, and membrane potential in a 2-chamber machine that accepts both tissue and cell samples and an unlimited substrate injection. Additionally, the purchase of this system is necessary to insure compatibility and continuity of mitochondrial data collection and analysis.

PROTESTS

If you are aggrieved in connection with the intended award of a contract pursuant to Section 11-35-1560 or Section 11-35-1570 , shall notify the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer in writing of its intent to protest in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. Such notification shall occur within five business says of the date of this notice of intent to award. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided.

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Information Solutions in accordance with §11-35-1560 (A) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, intends to award without competition, a sole source contract to Sybase, Inc.

Information Solutions is requesting the yearly renewal of software and partner renewal of MUSC Enterprise Support License Agreement. The yearly maintenance covers SAP Sybase Renewal Enterprise Support.

Sybase Enterprise Support covers our existing portal software which is an electronic repository. This covers our finance and administration databases (ie: SmartStream, Darkwing Warehouse, etc.). Sybase is the manufacturer and the only vendor that can provide support, maintenance and upgrade.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responsible sources who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide these services must notify the Procurement Officer at seabrokv@musc.edu no later than January 24, 2020, (12:00 a.m. EST). Telephone responses will not be accepted. Upon receipt of the interested parties' notification, the Procurement Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.

PROTESTS (MAY 2019)

If you are aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of the contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided in Section 11-35-4210. To protest a solicitation, you must submit a protest within fifteen days of the date the applicable solicitation document is issued. To protest an award, you must (i) submit notice of your intent to protest within five business days of the date the award notice is posted, and (ii) submit your actual protest within fifteen days of the date the award notice is posted. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided. See clause entitled “Protest-CPO”. The grounds of the protest and the relief requested must be set forth with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided. [02-2A085-2]

Any protest or notice of intent to protest must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer, Information Technology Management Office, and submitted in writing (a) by email to: protest-itmo@itmo.sc.gov or (b) by post or delivery to: 1201 Main Street, Suite 601, Columbia, SC 29201

Winthrop University (Winthrop) Teacher Education Program seeks evaluation services to measure impact of a new federal grant that supports implementation of a Teacher Residency Program and professional development in computer science. This work requires knowledge of federal evaluation requirements for Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grants; prior work with partner districts; and prior work with Winthrop teacher education programs. Through unique knowledge and relationships with district and university partners, evaluation activities will include a) determining the quality and the extent to which TQP strategies are implemented and reach intended participants; b) identifying potential barriers and solutions to implementation; c) assessing reactions and concerns of stakeholders to the program; d) assessing the extent to which the project produces the expected outcomes on all target groups; e) producing ad-hoc Summary Snapshots that include feedback and recommendations of concrete, practical suggestions for program improvement; and f) producing an Annual Evaluation Report.

The Evaluation Group has unique knowledge of the Teacher Quality Partnership Grants as they relate to Winthrop and its associated school partners. Established systems from prior work and in-depth knowledge of Winthrop's  teacher education program and curriculum allow for immediate implementation and data collection processes. No other group has the information required to immediately begin assessing program impact.

Contractors capable of providing these services should contact the buyer indicated herein. Unless otherwise suspended or canceled, Winthrop may award a contract for these services as a sole source in accordance with Regulation 19-445.2105 (B) (5) where the item is one of a kind. Contractor should not perform work on or incur any costs associated with this notice prior to the receipt of a purchase order. Winthrop assumes no liability for any expenses incurred prior to issuance of a purchase order. Estimated value: $350,000. Estimated period: 2/3/2020 – 9/30/24. If you are aggrieved in connection with the award of the contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided in Section 11-35-4210. To protest an award, you must (i) submit notice of your intent to protest within seven business days of the date the award notice is posted, and (ii) submit your actual protest within fifteen days of the date the award notice is posted. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided. See clause entitled “Protest-CPO”. The grounds of the protest and the relief requested must be set forth with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided. Any protest or notice of intent to protest must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer, Materials Management Office, and submitted in writing (a) by email to: protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us or (b) by post or delivery to: 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201.

In accordance with §11-35-1560 (A) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, it is the intent of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to award without competition a sole source contract in accordance with Regulation 19-445.2105 (B) (5) 2020 Fusion (LEADR) Maintenance and Support (01/01/2020 - 12/31/2020 for the SCIEx system.

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), Engineering and Facilities Management in accordance with §11-35-1560 (A) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, intends to award without competition, a five (5) year sole source contract to Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. to supply air filters that withstands temperature at a minimum of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

In accordance with section 11-35-1560 (A) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code and  in accordance with Regulation 19-445.2105 (B) (5) it is the intent of Horry-Georgetown Technical College to award without competition a sole source contract where the services can only be provided by one vendor. HGTC would like to enter into a contract to hire a specific speaker through All American Entertainment, for it's 2020 Addiction and Recovery Lecture Series.

BrainVision CoreAmplifier System include, acticap slim 32-channel bundle kit, acticap snap cap, 128 channels, acticap, captrak handheld electrode position scanning system

SCDOT intends to award a Sole Source Contract to procure the Calibration on a Dynatest unit from Dynatest North America. Inc.  See attachment for full details.

Clemson intends to sole source the purhcase of a full spectrum near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer from Foss NA as their DS2500 is the only one capable of scanning for a wavelength range of 400-2500nm with a scan every 0.5nm with a wavelength accuracy of 0.01, requirements which are required to meet specific research objectives.